Observing the Pleiades through a pair of binoculars or a 6-inch telescope will reveal dozens of energetic young stars, including the seven most prominent stellar bodies from which the cluster got its ...

Six planets will soon be aligning for a stunning celestial display. In early August, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Uranus, Neptune, and Saturn will be alignment. While most of these planets will be visible ...

The month is packed with skywatching highlights—including two galaxies visible to the naked eye and a rare glimpse of the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Observing the night sky can be done with no special equipment, although a sky map can be very ...

The sky's orange and green glows cast a "tie-dye" effect around the moon's outline. In March, observers in Chile were treated to an especially spectacular sight, as the night sky lit up with orange ...

Astronomy day 2025 is upon us! To celebrate, we've picked six targets to emphasize the variety and scale of objects visible in the night sky that will make for a beautiful and rewarding sight, whether ...